THURSDAY, MAY 11 AND FRIDAY, MAY 12

AN ORNAMENTAL EVENT FEATURING “LESS-IS-MORE” FROM JEFF GOGUE, RUSS ABBOTT#39;S “HAMMER AND CHISEL” SEMINAR AND LAURA JADE#39;S SEMINAR “THE JADE EFFECT.” THIS EVENT WILL BE HOSTED AT OFF THE MAP GRANTS PASS. DON#39;T MISS OUT ON TWO FULL DAYS OF SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, COLLABORATIONS AND INSPIRATION.

Less-is-more:

Jeff Gogue 2 hours

After more than seventeen years of tattooing, Jeff has developed a fundamental approach to the design, layout, and execution of predominantly large scale work. Jeff will be sharing his invaluable insights in a brand-new two-hour presentation. From showing the key starting points, to essential next steps, and ultimately the creative paths for making dynamic, impacting tattoos. Jeff will explain in detail how to use modern technologies harmoniously in combination with timeless composition techniques in order to bring you and your client together in a deeper understanding of what it means to work with the body as a whole. This is a culmination that will bring you to the new era of tattooing.

Hammer amp; Chisel: Tools and methods used to craft and refine the decorative tattoo.

Russ Abbott 2-3 hours

In this unique workshop, Russ Abbott will demonstrate the analog and digital design methods used to create an ornamental tattoo design to fit one of the most complex areas on the human body- the neck amp; throat. As is often the case with complex tattoo designs, there will be hurdles to overcome and some things might get broken, but seeing how another artist solves the difficult problems can be one of the best educational experiences possible.

Participants will follow along through the entire design process from initial consultation, through design, stenciling, and ending with a discussion of techniques to make the actual tattoo more successful. Donrsquo;t miss this one-of-a-kind seminar!

The Jade Effect:

Laura Jade 2-3 hours

This 2-3 hour seminar takes the viewer from Laurarsquo;s beginning in India and Thailand learning henna and working as a professional henna artist for the years leading up to her amazing career as a Pacific Northwest tattooer. She shares her struggles and lessons transitioning in the mediums. She will also share some practical design techniques that will be the keys that open the doors for you to apply to your decorative work; be it your main focus or supplemental and complimentary to your subject matter and style. Her story is compelling and her expertise is inspiring to tattooers of all skill levels. Whether yoursquo;ve been tattooing for decades or just starting out, this seminar will offer insight, perspective, inspiration, and the tools yoursquo;ll need to propel you further into an amazing career in tattooing. I have watched Laura develop this presentation over the last year and I highly recommend anyone in the tattoo field to take this very impacting seminar.

Tim Senecal has been tattooing since 2001, and has been here at Off The Map in Easthampton for about 9 years. Tim is a pun-ny and magical unicorn and likes to tattoo subject matter in the same vein. He favors big, bold humorous subject matter (zebras building a Lego prison, Garden gnomes having a mushroom tea party…that sort of thing).

Tim enjoys fishing, being a dad, and learning obscure facts. He#39;s a sharp dresser, a trivia master and a funny guy.

Ryan was born and raised in the backwoods of New York City to be a simple hobbit fisherman. While living there he found a love of all things weird and a serious passion for making art. He began his tattooing career at a small shop in Queens in 2011. As a young man he became disenchanted with his surroundings and was soon drawn to the bright lights and glamorous nature of Easthampton, Massachusetts where he could hone his skills at the lost art of opossum hugging. In 2016 he seized the opportunity to join the talented crew at Off the Map Tattoo NE.
He is always looking to expand his understanding of art, learning and enjoy all that life has to offer. Ryan works in a bold, illustrative style and loves tattoo nature things – bugs, reptiles, dinosaurs, and food. He likes twisted humor and on fleek hairstyles.

Oleg hails from Moscow, Russia. He has been with us in Easthampton for a about 1.5 years now, and has been tattooing for 16+ years. Oleg is a purveyor and creator of Fancy Art. He prefers to tattoo twisted fairytale characters, fantasy work, portraits, and traditional Japanese. Oleg is also a very skilled painter, a cyclist, and an all around rad guy.

Whether it#39;s flowers, mythical creatures, or portraits, Oleg will be sure to create a fantastic piece of art for you to call your own.

Maximilian Rothert comes to us by way of Connecticut, but also holds a German citizenship (and frequently travelsto Germany for work and family). He studied fine art at the Art Institute of Boston and loves art, travel, fancy bread, and animals. Max prefers to work in black and grey and tends to favor macabre subject mater, floral work, sculptural and art nouveau-inspired pieces and Rococo (late Baroque) large scale work.

and will be tattooing April 24th and 25th. Rachel is best known for Dot work, geometry, patterns, and black and grey work.

Rachel has been teaching yoga for 12 years, practicing meditation for 6. She has been tattooing for 13.

She considers her art a mediation and strives to bring all the lessons learned in yoga to her work.

Rachel tries to find balance, focus and dedication to her art form. Rachel is located in Wailuku, Maui, at Exotic Eye Tattoo. She also owns Body Alive Yoga and Movement Studio, which is next door to Exotic Eye and is interested in developing Yoga for Tattooers.

April 23rd will be our next Seminar Day! Join us at Off the Map Tattoo in Easthampton MA for a day of seminars, and an evening of fun.

9:30am-10am REGISTRATION

10am-12pm LINES AND FEELINGS IN ETERNAL MOMENTS – LADY SARA [$50]

1pm-3pm LINES AND COLORS – EMY B [$50]

5pm-6pm TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY, TAKE CARE OF YOUR BUSINESS – RACHEL GONZALEZ [$75]

LINES AND FEELINGS IN ETERNAL MOMENTS – LADY SARA [$50]

“Have all the tattoos a meaning?
Yes , always.
But people look at me, all scrawled, and think it is not possible that all tattoo have a story.
I don#39;t want this from the tattoos that I create; when you see one of my tattoos immediately think: This tattoo tells a story.
Learn how to create an abstract avant-garde composition and to create emotions.
Then I will explain my pratical and technical method of execution of tattoo.

Learning outcomes:

how to create an abstract, avantgarde composition to create emotions
understand a tattoo#39;s story
read the story of a tattoo and convert images
choose the elements to represent
create a balanced composition
the importance of read up
learn the symbols from the world
what are technically the essential points for a tattoo of this style
one of my tattoo: all the techniques and the materials that I use “.

About Lady Sara
I#39;m a 32 years old Italian tattoo artist specialized in tatuage avant-garde d#39;elite .
I#39;m a vegan animal lover and I love read books.
I#39;m searching stories and good feelings to show .
In my art, searching to read stories about your own world and translate it in how I see it on my mind .

1pm-3pm LINES AND COLORS – EMY B [$50]

“I would like them to understand how I proceed when I draw lines and compose with colours … and customers! I will support my presentation with step by step pictures in order to explain the different stages and matching skills.”

About Emy B
French Tattoo artist for 15 years, owner of Blacksheep Tattoo.
Specialized in Strong lines,geomtric lines and colors.
Awarded in several tattoo conventions in Europe

5pm-6pm TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY, TAKE CARE OF YOUR BUSINESS – RACHEL GONZALEZ [$75]

“Our body is a tool just as much as our machines are a tool for creativity. In this seminar we explore sustainable ways of living to support our busy fully impact creative lives. Through learning more about nutrition enhancements such as superfoods and teas as a preventative for joint pain, and a support for clarity of the mind, and eye sight we can create longevity in our careers. Topics on quieting the mind, stretching and overall self care of the body will also be covered in this seminar. Learn more about your nervous system and how its supports our creativity and what we might do to create a support for this system. Artists will leave with the knowledge and tools to create a better day fro themselves. There will be recipes and sequences handed out for take home knowledge as well as links to videos to assist in a daily practice.

Artists will leave with the knowledge and tools to create a better day fro themselves. There will be recipes and sequences handed out for take home knowledge as well as links to videos to assist in a daily practice.”

About Rachel

Rachel has been teaching yoga for 12 years, practicing meditation for 6. Vipassana influenced . She has been tattooing for 13.
I consider my art a mediation and I strive to bring all the lessons learned in yoga to my work. Finding balance focus and dedication to my art form

We value original and inspired tattoo work. Positive energy and motivation is essential for our team. Bearcat was built on creativity and the quest to learn and grow as artists. Everyone is focused on extended learning and artistic education. Through art shows and paint nights we stay inspired and motivated. Were definitely not a street shop. Our studio is appointment based but we do try and accommodate walk-ins when there is time.

Each Bearcat artist is currently booked out up to a year. We have an amazing clientele that would jump at the chance to start collecting from a new talent in our crew.

If you are ready to join an amazing group please let us know! Email sierra@bearcattattoo.com Send us your work and introduce yourself. We look forward to meeting you and seeing your portfolio.